The Neighbourhood area has few open spaces (only the village recreational space). With project population forecast to grow by 35% the need for protected green spaces is even more important to the community. The green spaces provides the area with important breathing room and gives the area its identity and its community well being.
The spaces proposed are key areas within the village providing setting for important listed buildings, a feel of openness and at one with the countryside, recreational space and in keeping with the neighbouring area. The few green spaces proposed were carefully chosen by the community from a large number of candidates using special criteria outlined in NPPF. I am fully supportive of this Policy as these Green spaces are important to the wellness and health of our community and importance of our listed buildings.